GEAR REVIEW: Montbell Tachyon Anorak

GEAR REVIEW: Montbell Tachyon Anorak

In the High Sierra under the moon
In the High Sierra under the moon

Technical Specs

Montbell Tachyon Anorak (photo from Montbell)
Montbell Tachyon Anorak (photo from Montbell)

Weight: 2.82

Size Tested: XL

Construction: 7-Denier ‘Balistic Airlight’ Nylon
coated in Polkatex DWR

Store: Montbell

Mileage before Review: 2500+ miles

Longest Test: 2155 miles

***Thru Hike Tested***
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GEAR REVIEW: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket

GEAR REVIEW: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket

Matè on the summit
Matè on the summit

Technical Specs

Decent Wind Protection. Torres Negras, Patagonia
Decent Wind Protection. Torres Negras, Patagonia

Weight: 21.15oz

Size Tested: XXL

Construction: ThemalQ Elite insulation.
20D ripstop nylon

Store: Mountain Hardwear

Mileage before Review: 450+ miles

Longest Test: 300 miles
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GEAR REVIEW: Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 Degree Quilt

GEAR REVIEW: Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 Degree Quilt

One tester cowboy camps  with his Enigma on the PCT
One tester cowboy camps with his Enigma on the PCT

Technical Specs

Weight: 22.75oz (XL/Xwide)

The foot box
The foot box

Material: 750 fil down (now made w/ 800-900fp),
Phantom 10D nylon.

Store: Enlightened Equipment  ($250)

Mileage before Review: 2,668+ miles

Longest Test: 2,668+ miles on the Pacific Crest Trail

**Cottage Shop Quality***
**Thru-Hike Approved**
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GEAR REVIEW: Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Tarp

GEAR REVIEW: Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Tarp

jacinto
Tarping in high winds in the San Jacinto Wilderness

Technical Specs

Sleeping in the tarp
Sleeping in the tarp

Weight: 8.1oz (including guylines)

Material: .52oz/sqyd cuben fiber

Dimensions: 11′ ridge line, 8′ 6” wide

Store: www.hammockgear.com

Mileage before Review: 1000+ miles

Longest Test: 700 miles

**Cottage Shop Quality***
**Thru-Hike Approved**
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